Thulasi/ Tulsi./ Holy Basil:
Thulasi in India is considered as a divine plant and is parallelly used for various health issues, the most common being cold. Thulasi plant is a must in every household in TamilNadu. In TN (short for TamilNadu) if an individual develops cold then the person is offered few fresh Thulasi leaves. The medicinal property of the leaves works wonders for cold, a Tea is prepared from the Thulasi leaves by boiling the leaves in water and drinking the same. Thulasi is also sold in powder form in many of the Ayurveda shops in TN. This powder is used as a face pack for eliminating skin boils/ pimples.
It is a popular belief that Thulasi plant will eradicate negative energy when kept inside a home.
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Disclaimer: I'm not certified or trained in Ayurveda or Siddha medicine. This blog consists of details that I have heard (have been passed on from generations to generations) tried and tested. Please ensure that you are not allergic to any of the herbs/ flours before applying them on your skin.
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